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Missing sabungeros’ families speak out as suspect links new personalities to case
Relatives of the missing sabungeros trooped to the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) to provide new statements following an accusation that businessman Charlie "Atong" Ang and three others masterminded the disappearances.
One of the accused, Julie "Dondon" Patidongan, claimed that actress Gretchen Barretto was also aware of the abductions.
Patidongan previously stated that over 100 cockfight enthusiasts were kidnapped and killed, with their bodies allegedly buried in Taal Lake.
Both Ang and Barretto have denied any involvement in the disappearances.
A total of 34 cockfighting enthusiasts have been reported missing between 2021 and 2022, with police suspecting match-fixing or cheating as the motive.
Fifteen police officers allegedly involved in executions related to the missing sabungeros case have been placed on restricted duty.
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Businessman Atong Ang and actress Gretchen Barretto are considered suspects in the case of the missing sabungeros, with former security chief Julie "Dondon" Patidongan identifying Ang as the mastermind and linking Barretto to the abductions.
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A whistleblower, identifying himself as Julie "Dondon" Patidongan, has accused businessman Charlie "Atong" Ang of being behind the disappearances and presumed killings of over 100 cockfighting enthusiasts.
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Relatives of 34 missing cockfight aficionados visited the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) seeking an update on the investigation.
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Businessman Charlie "Atong" Ang has been identified by one of the accused, Julie "Dondon" Patidongan, as the mastermind behind the abductions of missing sabungeros.
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Businessman Charlie "Atong" Ang has accused two former employees, Julie A. Patidongan and Alan Bantiles, of attempting to extort P300 million from him.
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